Parasites Flashcards
1
Q
When do you see banana gametocyte
A
Partially treated falciparum
2
Q
Malaria parasite sizes
A
Ovale - 50% cell
Falciparum - <30% cell
Vivax - 50% cell
3
Q
Parasite film report
A
Film
Rapid diagnostic test for falciparum and pan-specific
!Send to reference laboratory
4
Q
Indications RCEX malaria
A
Cerebral malaria
Parasitemia >30%
Severely unwell
5
Q
Treatment Leishmaniasis
A
Ambisome
6
Q
Tripanosomiasis from S America
A
Cruzi
7
Q
Tripanosomiasis from Africa
A
Brucei
8
Q
Filaria with sheath
A
Wucheria - sheath is empty at the end
Loa loa - sheath has nuclei all the way
9
Q
Filaria with no sheath
A
Mansonella